The business of Maryland horse racing may still be struggling but, on the turf, there's reason to hope. Union Rags, trained by the Fair Hill-based Michael Matz -- who trained Barbaro -- is widely considered the favorite after his win at the Fountain of Youth. And another Fair Hill trainer, Graham Motion, appears to have a chance to follow up last year's win -- by Animal Kingdom -- with Howe Great (yes, that's a hockey reference.)

The Kentucky Oaks will be worth watching, too. Sagamore Farms -- owned by Under Armour founder Kevin Plank -- has a much-talked-about possible entrant in Millionreasonswhy. The Filly won the Wide Country Stakes at Laurel earlier this month, and has won three of her four races.